INSPIRING PERSONALITY: Dr. Mohammad Sultan Khuroo – A “Medical Detective” of International Repute

This is a story of Dr. Khuroo’s detective approach in his field of profession carrying a huge message that a doctor is a blessing as it envisages service to humanity in the form of care to those in pain and distress (patient care), passing of knowledge to others, (teaching) and exploring the unknown, (research). Sajjad…

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WHAT’S UP: Time to Respond Climate Change Meaningfully Without Delay, Distraction and Denial

The kind of environment – be it political, economic, ecological or social – Kashmir owns today has turned this place ugly. Sajjad Bazaz World Environment Day is being observed today (June 5) and this year’s theme rightly focuses on climate change. The theme highlights the urgent need to address the climate crisis, and reduce greenhouse…

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STRAIGHT TALK: Is Journalism For Peace Missing?

It emphasises media’s role in conflict resolution, fostering dialogue, and providing credible information, especially in geographies loaded with crisis. Sajjad Bazaz Let me start with the World Press Freedom Day observed globally on May 3 every year. All of us know that the day, also known as ‘World Press Day’, got into the international calendar…

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CHILDREN’s DAY: Child workers need protection

The origin of child labour being an act of ‘exploitation’ has graduated into a ‘compulsion’ where a working child has now assumed the status of a most important bread-earner for the family. Sajjad BazazEven as Children’s Day (November 14) is celebrated to honour children’s rights and raise awareness about their well-being and education in India,…

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